UFO case

The Silpho Moor Saucer

Near Scarborough, North Yorkshire

A small metal saucer lands on the moor, packed with strange writing.

In November 1957 three men on Silpho Moor said they saw a glowing object come down. They found a metal disc about 18 inches across.

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When: November 1957
Where: 54.3300, -0.5300
Group: UFO cases

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Silpho Moor forest trails lie just inland from Scarborough.

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